Q. Which of the oxide of manganese is amphoteric?
A) ${MnO}_{2}$
B) ${Mn}_{2}O_{3}$
C) ${Mn}_{2}O_{7}$
D) $MnO$
Explanation
(a)
Oxide of Mn in its intermediate oxidation state i.e., +4 is ${MnO}_{2}$. This is amphoteric in character.
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